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This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. (Playscripts)

At the International Storytelling Center

Join us at the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum onNovember 25th for readings of the holiday classic, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Thisprogram is part of the town of Jonesborough’s “Whoville” holiday celebrationwhich takes place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This program will feature a readingof the “Grinch” in our […]

Available at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, these tours depart from the Chester Inn Museum. Costumed guides will discuss the history of the town, its people, and the lives they built as you stroll down Main Street. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be purchased at the Chester Inn Museum. Children 8 and younger are […]

Contra dance 2nd and 4th Saturday each month at Jonesborough Visitor Center, 117 Boone St- Cost: $12 Adults, $8 Students, $30 Families- Cash or Venmo- Donations to help cover expenses appreciated- Come as you are, no partner needed- Short newcomer lesson starts promptly at 7pm- Dance starts at 7:30pm- Friends, families, and children welcome